12 Jul 1958
Page 1
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1958
Page
1
New York fashion notes describe fall tweeds and lightweight outfits for college wear. Sifts of skirts, stripes and knits are paired with cane heels and tailored jackets for a campus look.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a family workshop with Dad and younger members building and repairing items. It mentions a shared workspace, hand tools, and a sense of practical crafts, with references to cooperation and imaginative, hands on learning through small projects and repairs.
A fragmented advertisement discusses keeping feet attractive in hot weather with DIY care and footwear tips. It mentions a four child sandbox, safety, and casual references to fashion and foot health. The muddled copy emphasizes comfort, appearance, and practical summer footwear choices.
Tips from the National Calton Comet advise using a new machine needle and testing stitch settings before sewing. Learn to stitch seams, edge hems, and gather fabric evenly by quartering the skirt, rolling edges to finish, and sewing in sections to avoid thread breakage and uneven gathers.
Fire company of Rensselaer plans a parade to Whitehall for a park event. The route includes a stop at Fifth Street and a music program by the Vic band from De Poultney. A special luncheon will be served at the fire house. Parade leaves at 9 30 in the morning.
The article notes a fashionable bolster fur collar on woolen coats, describing a high rounded shape in fur and its use to enhance silhouette. Mentiones mink collars and the edge detail of a narrow band of fur.
Ad for Sew patterns by Sue Burnett selling no 78 pattern with sizes and bust measurements. Mentions pay and mailing details in New York address. Includes note about catalog Basic Fashion and new designs. Ends with a note about Mrs Lola Grounds election as mayor and being a racing driver.
A quirky fashion feature offers sewing advice for novice home sewers. It discusses choosing silhouettes, adjusting patterns for height and bust, and selecting fabrics while noting a historical aside about Alaska’s discovery in 1728 by Vitus Bering under Russian sponsorship.
A reader asks for color guidance to create a masculine and feminine balance in a living room. Suggestions include avocado accents, white walls with light-toned upholstery, ivory or white milk glass accessories, and oval or provincial prints. For floor and draperies, a coal gray carpet with white trim and orange silk pillows are proposed, plus white walls and light upholstery to keep a calm, classic American style.
Eighteen year old Ella Wilson of Zanesville was warned by police after riding a horse after dark without tail lights. Officers told Wilson to ride with the horse’s tail or saddle light if he continued night riding.
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